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BlogWhere were Storm Austen’s strongest wind gusts recorded?Storm Austen has brought gusts of up to 76mph to the UK, with the strongest winds recorded across the Isles of Scilly, southwest England, Wales and exposed parts of the south coast.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz October 23: Test your knowledge!Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.Read more -
BlogWeekend weather: Wet and windy as Storm Boelo arrivesStorm Boelo will bring a wet and windy weekend to much of the UK, with the strongest winds expected across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.Read more
Week ahead: Dry, bright and increasingly mild weather on the way
As meteorological spring begins, the week ahead brings a distinctly spring‑like feel to much of the UK.
February & Winter weather stats: A regional breakdown
February 2026 and the broader winter season have been characterised by remarkable regional contrasts across the UK.
Forecasting for a more secure energy future
The transition to a clean, resilient and affordable energy system is in everyone’s interest, and the last few months have enabled me to use my expertise in weather and climate extremes and impacts, alongside knowledge of the energy sector, to directly address this challenge.
Weekend weather: Changeable conditions heading into a new month
The weather through this weekend is set to remain changeable, with conditions swinging between colder, brighter spells and milder, wetter interludes.
10-day trend: Another change on the horizon as we enter meteorological spring
After a brief spell of milder, brighter weather in parts of the UK, the outlook over the next 10 days turns more changeable once again.
Contextualising February’s warm spell: A notably mild end to winter
As February draws to a close, many parts of the UK have experienced a remarkably mild spell, with temperatures climbing far above what is typical for the time of year.
How do weather satellites work?
Weather satellites are arguably one of the most important developments in the history of meteorology.
“Hotter than Greece?”, “578-mile snow bomb?” Weather headline review
As winter edges toward spring, UK weather headlines have once again surged with dramatic language - warnings of snow “bombs”, “week‑long monsoons”, and maps “turning yellow” with heat.
Week ahead forecast: Temperatures on the rise going into midweek
The UK continues its unsettled theme with a milder interlude this week
Weekend weather: Milder conditions but further rain on the way
As we look ahead to the upcoming weekend, the UK’s weather pattern is undergoing a subtle but important shift.
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